Chris, Faith, and Janel are all at went to the International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago. It's a massive convention and expo that draws all the biggest brands and manufacturers of goods for house, home, and kitchen. It's the major exposition of the year for things like pots and pans, mixers, tableware, small appliances, cleaning supplies, and vacuums - plus lots, lots more.

The Kitchn went to take a look at what's new and upcoming in some of our favorite brands like All-Clad, Breville, KitchenAid, and Cuisinart. We've seen small companies, big companies, and lots of terrific new products. We've already watched Alton Brown, Paula Deen, and Curtis Stone demo products live (watch for video later today). We're especially on the lookout for good small-space solutions, well-made kitchen tools, and products that are made and function in an environmentally friendly way.

Most of the people here at the show were buyers for retail outlets or exhibitors, but we had press passes and photography badges so we're going to be showing you video, photos, and interviews over the next several days. We'll keep this post updated with links to all our Home and Housewares Show 2008 coverage.

Show Coverage

Video Product Demos and Celebrity Features
• Video: Curtis Stone On How to Cut a Mango, Plus Bellinis!
• Video: Cristel Removable Pot and Pan Handles
• Video: Demonstrating the Prepara Herb-Savor
• Video: Alton Brown Rags on Paula Deen
• Video: iSi Fortune Teller Get-It Finger Guard
• Video: How to Clean and Care for Bamboo Cutting Boards
• Video: Breville Smart "Lift and Look" Toaster
• Video: Manual Food Processor from Chef'n
• Video: The Handpresso in Action
• Video: Dr. Weil's Healthy Kitchen Line by Spring

- More coming soon...

Trend Highlights
• Hot Trend: Mini Casseroles, Pots, and Pans
• Recipes and Conversions at Your Fingertips
• Hot Trend: Bamboo Towels and Textiles for the Kitchen
• Fresh Colors from France: Emile Henry's Figue Clay Pots
• Fresh Colors from France: Staub's Titanium Cocotte
• New Color from Le Creuset: Dijon Yellow

Products
• SLIDESHOW: New Pirate Ship Cake Pan and More from Nordicware
• Microwave Silicone Steamer from Orka
• Coming Soon: 90th Anniversary KitchenAid Stand Mixer
• The Knork
• New Dutch Oven Color from Lodge: Emerald Green
• Bamboo Cutting Boards and More from Tru Bamboo
• PERF GO GREEN Biodegradable Kitchen Trash Bags
• Design Friday: The Kitchen Sync
• Casabella's Biodegradable Kitchen Organizers
• Thermolon Nonstick Pans from GreenPan
• Copper Bowls for Your KitchenAid Stand Mixer
• New From Chef'n: The Grabbit

Reflection
• Ingenuity, Resourcefulness, and Functional Design: Changing Perspective on the Home and Housewares Show

- More coming soon!

Pre-Show
• Chicago Meetup for AT and The Kitchn Readers
• We're Heading to Chicago's International Home & Housewares Show 2008

(All images from International Home and Housewares press materials)